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Mel passed away January 30, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mel seved in Alpha Co as a

SP5 Wade "Doc" Lasister

Dennis Rantz

^{Ted passed away on December 18, 2023. He was from Aurora, Indiana. He served in Bravo Co from 1968-69 in 1st Platoon.}

^{Warren passed away on October 14, 2021. He was from Huntington, WV. He served in Delta Co from 1967-68. He was awarded the ARCOMM/V and PH/OLC}

Jim passed away Monday, March 27, 2023. He was from Westfield, MA. A OCS officer, he served in 1st Plt, Charlie Co, from August to December 1969. WIA in December, he returned home to the states. Awarded the BS/V and PH 2/OLC.

Larry was living in Newayga, Florida. He passed away on February 15, 2023. He was attached to Bravo Co when he was in the field. He was there from 9/68-9/69.

Mike passed away in Richmond, Virginia on March 26, 2022. He was a member and Sgt of Delta Co. and later was a jeep driver in Cu Chi. He was there in 1969.

Mike passed away in Columbus, Ohio on February 25, 2022. He was a member and Sgt of Bravo Co, 2nd Plt. He was there from 9/68-9/69.

Ronnie passed away in Roaring River, North Carolina on June 5, 2022. He was a member of Charlie Co, 1st Plt. He was there from 11/68-11/69.

Passed away in Franklin Square, NY, May 26, 2015. He was an RA guy. A SGT and member of Alpha Co, 3rd Plt. He was there in 1967-68.

Passed away in Greensburg, PA on March 31, 2022. Ed was a SGT and member of Bravo Co. and was part of the original 1966 deployment from Ft Lewis, WA.

Passed away in San Antonio, Texas on March 5, 2022. Arturn was a member of Bravo Co. and was part of the original 1966 deployment from Ft Lewis, WA.

Passed away in Bethany, Oklahoma on Dec 25, 2021. Tony served in A Co in 2nd platoon from 8/67-8/68.

Passed away in Racine, Wisconsin on Nov 1, 2021. Paul was in HHC - 4.2 Mortar platoon and was on the gun squad an was one of the original "boat" people. He served from 66-67.

Passed away in San Antonio, TX on Sept 23, 2021. Billy was 3rd plt leader from July 1969 to February 1970 and was attached to Charlie Co. He was well respected by his men and an excellent leader.

Passed away in San Antonio, TX on May 14, 2020. Donald was our battalion X.O. under LTC Thomas Driesenstok during the period of 1968-69. He was a prominant figure seen around FSB Pershing. He retired from the Army as a LTC.

Passed away on October 20, 2021 in Montrose, Colorado from health complications. Craig was in Charlie Co, 1st plt and was both a squad leader and plt sergeant. Craig was awarded the Silver Star for action on December 10th and 11th during a night ground attack. He was there from March 1968 to March 1969. Craig and I got really close over the past ten years attending reunions and sharing phone calls. He will be missed badly. - Sarge

Passed away on September 6, 2021 in Marshall, Arkansas. Jackie served in Bravo Co in 1966-67.

Passed away on August 17, 2021 in Springfield, Missouri. Paul was in HHC 4.2 Mortar and was the RTO and also in the gun squad. He was there from 1966-67.

James passed away on 5/20/2021 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was one of the original Delta Co boys and was there from August 1967 to 1968.

Skip was from Jarretsville, Maryland and passed away on 3/1/2021. He served in Bravo Co in 2nd platoon from October 1969 to 1970.

Passed away on 2/22/2021 in Creola, Alabama. Jim was a rifleman in 3rd Plt, Charlie Co and was there from August 1968-1969,

Ken passed away on 1/21/2021 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, originally from California. Ken was a medic in HHC and was assigned to Delta Co, arriving in December 1967 leaving in 1968. He was awarded the SS and BS/V and was known as a compassionate and carrying soldier who carried that attitude throughout his life.

Passed away on 1/13/2021 in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Terry was in Alpha Co, 1st platoon. He was there from December 1968-69. Awarded the BS/OLC and ARCOMM/V. Originally from Wisconsin.

Roddy passed away 10/30/2020 in Omaha, Oklahoma. Roddy was a platoon leader in HHC RECON and was in country from 1966-1967, He was well respected as an officer.

Passed away on 10/5/2020 in Breinigsville, PA. Clark served in Bravo Co and was one of the boat people having arriving in 1966 and left for home in 1967.

Passed away on September 13, 2020 in Ventura, California. James served originally with Charlie Co. in 66-67.

Passed away on 4/22/2020 in Gig Harbor. Steve served in all three companies as a platoon leader before transferring over to 25th AV BN as the X.O. He served in 1969-70

Passed away on February 25, 2020 in Ft Meyer, Florida. Mike served originally with the 199th, then was transferred to Bravo Co. He lived in Edmond, Oklahoma, and was staying with his daughter in Florida the past two months of his life.

Frank passed away August 28, 2018 and Charlie passed away in 2016. Both served together in A Co and were from the 66-67 deployment to Vietnam. I'm trying to confirm Charlie's date of passing.

Oscar Salinas
We have learned of the passing of another Warrior. Oscar, who served with Bravo Co, 66-67, passed away February 24, 2018. He was born in Hebbronville, Texas.

C Squared (Connie Constantine) reports the passing of Jerry Simpkins, who served in Bravo Co. Jerry lived in Clinton, Arkansas and passed away this past summer on July 27, 2017. Jerry was a career soldier who retired in 1992.

Some of you may be aware that my hometown was struck by several wildfires these past few weeks. My wife and I lost our home, but we are OK and have a place to stay. I will be somewhat busy trying to get our life back in order, and will be setting the website on the backburner for awhile and will be slow to address emails and requests to the site. I'll do the best I can, but be patient. Thanks for the support and inquires to our status

12th Infantry Regiment Monument Dedication
The Dedication Ceremony for the 12th Infantry Regiment monument is May 31st at Ft Benning, Georgia. The time is at 1PM and location is behind the National Infantry Museum. For more information, please click on link located in the information box at the top left side of this page. There will be a special buffet dinner for those attending the event the evening of May 30th. We need to know if you plan to attend or not so we will have a headcount. Cost is $28 cash at the door. Contact me so I can relay that information to the event planners. Thanks to everyone who donated to make this happen.

Larry D Schmidt
"Doc" David Faiello informed me that Larry passed away on August 3, 2016 at the age of 66. Larry served with our Battalion in 1970, but I don't have him listed on any roster. He originally was from Berrien Springs, Michigan and was living in El Paso, TX
--Sarge

Ralph "Sugar Bear" Winters
On October 30, 2016, Ralph Winters, age 66 passed away in Cumberland, MD.
Ralph was in C Co and served as an RTO. Memorial services are Nov 7th at 1PM.
--Sarge

Dennis Buckley
On August 24th, Dennis passed away in his sleep. He was a close
friend of my in Nam. He served with C 2/12th, 3rd plt, '68-69 and was a SGT and gunner. His funeral is September 1st at 130PM in Gardnerville, NV at St Galis Catholic Church.
---Sarge

Hat Pins

The Hat Pins are sold out and no longer available as of June 26th. Until or unless I get a screaming demand for more (Yes, I would design a new version) they are gone. You can still find the regular style on the internet by searching for 2/12th regimental pin. There are a number of stores that carry them. ---- Sarge

George Smith
George, who served with C Co, passed away yesterday, March 14th, 2016. Our prayers
go out to his family. He was a cornerstone of the Gatlinburg reunions and will be missed by
his buddies, friends and family.
-Sarge

Terry Sell

We have lost another brother according to Danny Breeding. Terry, who was battling health issues passed away on December 2, 2015. Terry served with Charlie Company from August 69-August 70.

Robert Bonner - Bravo Co
Connie Constantine has informed the website that Bob Bonner passed away on
10/21/2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. Funeral will be 11/9/2015.

Condolences can be sent to: Dale & JoAnn Bonner 117 Clinton Frankfort Rd. Hookstown, PA 15050

Joseph "Turkey Joe" Prevenslik - Bravo Co
Connie Constantine has reported that Joe passed away on June 14th, Flag Day. Joe was from Greensberg, PA. He served with Bravo Co from 66-67.He will be missed by his family and fellow veterans. - Sarge

James Bradhurst - Bravo Co
David Reagan has reported that Jim passed away on May 29th. Jim lived in Toledo, Ohio and served with Bravo Co, 1st Plt from October 1968 to October 1969 as a machine gunner. He will be missed by his family and fellow veterans. - Sarge

Chester Novak
Chester, who served with C Co, 3rd Plt from Sep 68-69, passed away on November 2, 2014 according to his wife Sandra. I served with Chester and he was a good soldier. He will be missed. - Sarge

Larry Sikes - Bravo Co

Larry Sikes has passed away after a long illness on January 17, 2015, his wife making the announcement thru Connie Constantine.

December to Remember

This month was not a kind month for the Battalion. I have not looked at the stats to state that we had worse months during the war. BUT, looking at the years 66-71, December put a hurt on the Battalion.
We suffered 29 loses: Co's A (8) B (5) C (11) D (3) E (1) HHC (1). For my company, Charlie, all 11 loses occurred in the same year, 1968. So for me December is always a month in which my thoughts turn to those guys I knew, I guess in part because it's also Christmas. I hope where ever they are at, that they know someone, and I'm sure there are others from the Company, that we are still thinking of them.......Sarge

Richard G Stenger
On November 4th, 2014 in Maplewood, MN, Richard passed away after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Richard was originally from St Paul. He served with C Co and was one of the original "Boat" members, having arrived in Vietnam in October, 1966. He was 68.
Reported by Bruce Peterson. - Sarge

Jerry V "Tex" Billington

From George Cox, who reported another vet and a close friend has moved on to his final resting spot. Jerry Billington passed away on August 14, 2014 and hailed from Clifton, TX. Jerry served with D Co. in 1970. His obituary:

http://www.cliftonrecord.com/articles/2014/08/20/jerry-vaughn-billington

-Sarge

New Warrior Community Forum!!!!

Check out the forum where you can create a topic for discussion or leave one. The link is at the top left had side of this page - WARRIOR FORUM. I'm interested to see how 'gabby' we can be or not. I can also use to gather information I need to improve the website.
Sarge

Charles J Bauer, BN Commander, 1968

I was informed today that Charles Bauer passed away on June 4th, 2014 at the age of 86 in Lewes, DE. He was our BN commander from March to mid-April in 1968. This is a link to his obituary:
http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/col-charles-j-bauer-ret-purple-heart-recipient/1194138

-Sarge

Kenneth Pomer, C Co

Dwight Stone has infomed me that Ken Pomer passed away on March 30th. He was from Raleigh, NC and served with 3rd plt in late 1970-71
-Sarge

TRIPLE More bad news
Bill Comeau reports the passing of James Shulsky, A Co. on March 14th. Jim has been ill for some time. Jim served in 1967.

Chuck Countryman notifed me that Michael J. "Doc" Rardon passed away March 6th, 2014. Mike served August 1968-69 I think in D Co.

Richard Polus, 3rd Plt, C Co. 68-69 passed away on March 11, 2014. He was from DeMotte, IN. Richard was in my platoon.

Sarge

Announcement - Update

Jean Hendricks has stated that her husband Ronald Hendricks, D Co and C.O. for C Co, 1967-68 passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014
after having been ill for the past few years. No funeral or memorial plans have been scheduled at this point. Our condolences and prayers go out to Jean. Ron was a well respected man and a great leader and officer and will be missed by everyone who served under him. According to his wife Jean, there will be no funeral.

Sarge

Flash - February 5, 2014

The 2/12th Infantry from Ft Carson began to deploy to Kandahar Province in Afghanistan this week. The length of their tour is unknown, but is believed to be in a non-combat role with it's mission to support the further withdrawal of U.S. involvement there. The objective of the U.S. is to have all personnel out of that country by the end of the year providing the agreement between Karzai and the State Department goes unsigned. The agreement calls for some military presence to continue to provide training and support to the Afghan National Police forces. Karzai is suspected of negotiating with the Taliban this past week behind our backs to further his own interests. That clown should be removed from office.

Sarge

JANUARY 29TH
WORKING ON THE WEBSITE TODAY - EXPECT SOME PAGES TO NOT LOAD CORRECTLY OR GET AN ERROR WHILE THIS IS GOING ON. REMOVING SOME CODES FROM PAGES.

SORRY FOR THE INCONVIENENCE
SARGE

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my brothers and their families and to my friends!

Site Problems 12/16/2013

I noticed I could not access the menu page today. Don't know how long that was going on. Finally got fed up with using the "WebRing - Military" to drive traffic to our website. Somehow, it was sending everyone to it's website. So, I blew the sucker away today. Don't need it. Maybe that will also stop the unwanted "pop up" ads that would appear when you traveled around the site. Sorry for the mess. We will see...................Sarge

Veteran's Day

Today is Veteran's Day. The day we acknowledge all those who served in the Military in good times and in bad. For me, it's a day to say "well done" to those who stood by my side and fought with me. It is also a time for me to reflect on all those men (boys) who gave so much and did not return home, a moment of silence and a prayer. Thank you to all who have taken the time to recognize and thank a fellow veteran............

Sarge

Story Blog and Website Info - 11/1/2013

We have been getting some garbage postings in the Story Blog that affects registered users. I have been blacking listing these entries. However, once your listing gets out into the universe, it makes it available to others. I have decided to limit "comments" to only registered users. I don't like doing this because I believe for some, they will not want to go through the trouble of doing that. I hope that if you fall into that category, that you will register and continue to be a contributor or commentator.

If you haven't noticed, I am trying to have the website reflect the "Battalion's" image and not just Charlie Co. so you will see on the splash page and the header on this menu page showing "Charlie Co & 2/12th Infantry"

Sarge

Vacation

I just returned from a visit to the Vietnam Wall Memorial and two weeks in Myrtle Beach for golf. Now, it's catch up time. The monthly newsletter will be delayed until mid-October do to my travel commitments. Lots to do this coming month. I will be ordering a few more belt buckles for the Warrior PX and they should be here next month.

Sarge
9/29/2013

It's been a quiet summer

I'm looking for stories to share if you have one. Maybe something of humorous nature? Don't like to write, then call me and I'll do the writing for you. Still looking for photographs (yes, my asking is getting old, but what am I to do?) if you want to share.

Sarge

6/30/2013
VET EMAIL FORM

I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM ANYONE TRYING TO ADD THEIR NAMES TO THE VET EMAIL LIST, BUT MY SUSPICION IS THAT SOME OF YOU MAY HAVE TRYING TO DO JUST THAT. THE VET EMAIL LIST THAT HAD THE LINK TO THE FORM "ADD ME TO THE LIST" WAS BE SENT TO THE WRONG FORM. IT MAY HAVE LOOKED CORRECT, BUT IT WAS INCORRECTLY SET UP. WE WILL SEE. I HAVE BEEN GETTING MANY BLANK MESSAGES THAT HAVE ORIGINATED FROM THIS PAGE. TIME WILL TELL.

SARGE

Updated 6/28/2013
Belt Buckles are available in the PX. Price is $36 (includes shipping and handling). Challenge coins and Lapel/Hat Pins are available in the PX
Sarge

January 29, 2013
Robin Hurt (D Co.) has passed away in Payson, AZ this past week. A memorial service is going to be held this weekend (Feb 2nd or 3rd) in Phoenix. Information is available by contacting Neal. Sarge
"If I can be of any help, please contact me...I have a memorial website up for him at The Robin Hurt Memorial Fund . We will be having a memorial service for Robin in Phoenix this Saturday."

Saturday, February 2nd, 2PM at:

Heritage Funeral Chapels
6830 W Thunderbird Rd
Peoria AZ 85381

Neal Lemerise [nlemerise@gmail.com]

October 15, 2012

Per Allen Suydam - Allen R. Wissinger, B Co. Commander, has
passed away in San Diego, Ca., on September 15, 2012. Sorry to hear this. Does any Bravo Boys have a photo of him?? Thank you to Tony Adams for the photo......

To all those who visit this site and to all who have served, it has been a pleasure to know and work with you. This is your day to reflect, remember and honor yourself and those whom you fought and served beside.

September 12, 2012

Yesterday marked two important events:
One that impacted our Nation forever

The Other:

Our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY on the internet.

Happy Birthday 212warriors.com!!!!

PHOTOS

I am in the hunt for ANY photographs you might have of OFFICERS, especially if you served in another company than Charlie Co.

Sarge
August 22, 2012

June 14th
Happy Flag Day!
WARNING

Adobe did an update to Adobe Flash, which is a software tool that runs things in your browser. Their upgrade to version 11.3.300 does NOT RUN in MOZILLA FIREFOX 13. Firefox also just upgraded their software. Internet Explorer, Chrome and Safari browsers seem to be unaffected. Do NOT update your computer to Adobe Flash 11.3.300 without visiting their website to see if they have fixed the problem. You won't have any problems if you have not done these upgrades. Just a warning about what is happening. It has taken me two days of fiddling around with the website to figure this out. - Sarge

JUNE 3, 2012

SPECIAL THANKS TO JOE WEBB AND TO CRAIG SCHOONDERWOERD FOR THEIR DONATIONS TO THE UPKEEP OF THIS WEBSITE. EVERYONE HAS REALLY BEEN GENEROUS AND WILLING TO SUPPORT THIS EFFORT. WE HAVE PLENTY OF CASH TO HOLD US OVER NOW, EVEN WHEN I PAY THE SITE RENEWAL FEES THIS MONTH. AGAIN, MY DEEP APPRECIATION.
SARGE

Memorial Day
May 28, 2012

Remembering those who served is just as important as remembering those friends who have fallen on the field of battle. Today, I salute each and everyone of you. To my comrades in Charlie Co. - I Present Arms; and to my fallen friends, another day to remember and pay my respect. My memory of you will last as long as there is a beat to my heart.

Sarge

March 23, 2012

Today marks our 1000th visitor to the site since the site was launched on 9/11/2011.
(depending on which website counter I believe)

Sarge

The Website is back up and running except posting in the guestbook or vet-locator. Working to fix those. If you find any other feature or function that is not working, please email me. -Sarge 11/14/2024

Mel Varner

SP5 Wade "Doc" Lasister

Dennis Rantz